Senior Reporting Analyst / Data & Azure SQL LiaisonSenior Reporting Analyst / Data & Azure SQL Liaison (Only on W2)

Role: Senior Reporting Analyst / Data & Azure SQL Liaison (Only on W2) Duration: 3-month contract to hire Location: Tempe, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Day-to-day: Our client is seeking a senior-level Reporting Analyst who can operate as both a data expert and a cross-functional coordinator. This role will support Enterprise Critical Vendor Management and partner closely with engineering, data, and business teams. • Act as a liaison between Azure SQL development teams and internal business/system owners • Support and help drive data migration efforts into Azure SQL environments • Analyze datasets to identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and quality issues • Proactively track progress and ensure deliverables stay on schedule across teams • Translate complex technical findings into clear, business-friendly communication • Design, develop, and maintain reporting solutions (Power BI, Azure-based reporting) • Partner with leadership across Vendor Management (FLoD/SLoD) to support reporting needs • Create and enhance dashboards for vendor management, compliance, and risk analytics • Support cloud-based data architecture and integrations (Azure ecosystem) • Submit and manage issues, defects, and data-related troubleshooting items • Contribute across the team as needed in a high-volume, fast-changing environment Must Have • 7+ years of experience as a Reporting Analyst, BI Developer, or similar • Strong experience with Azure SQL and data environments • Solid understanding of data migration, data validation, and data quality analysis • Proficiency in SQL and Power BI (DAX, modeling, reporting) • Experience working in cross-functional environments (tech + business teams) • Strong ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders • Proven track record of being proactive and self-driven • Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments • Strong collaboration skills and team-first mindset Pluses • Experience in risk, compliance, or vendor management environments • Background supporting cloud migrations (especially into Azure) • Exposure to Power Apps, Power Automate, or SharePoint • Prior leadership or team management experience • Experience working in highly regulated environments (financial services preferred) Intangibles • Excellent communicator (clear, concise, not overly technical) • Proactive problem-solver (identifies issues before being asked) • Collaborative and low-ego (team-first mentality) • Flexible and adaptable (willing to take on evolving responsibilities) • Strong listener who seeks to understand before acting • Comfortable interacting with multiple stakeholders and driving alignment • Ability to act as the “glue” between teams (not just a report builder) • Experience coordinating work across engineering and business groups • Personality fit: engaging, communicative, and team-oriented (not overly introverted)